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OK, so here's the deal. My in-laws, who live about 4hrs. drive away, are pissed at me. Christmas is coming up fast and all of a sudden they've expressed some displeasure about what I did 3 years ago.
What did I do? Well, I told off my Mother-in-law, on Christmas morning, that she better behave herself and stop being so miserable on this day of days, and let peace reign in the household.
Now, she had it coming. I have been spending Christmas morning at their house for 3 years previous and some disturbing trends were reappearing.
First off, I and my family were not allowed to see my own family on Christmas day. We had to spend the entire day at my MIL's. No exceptions. Not that she had any plans, just that she was jealous of anyone having a good time (my take). On top of that, she was miserable, insulting and disrespectful of not only myself, but of all around her.
Christmas before had been a nightmare. She insisted on criticizing most gifts given to her with a loud "That's not what I wanted! Did you keep the receipt?" I was always shocked by her behavior.
Well, I gave my speech that day, and there was no trouble (relatively speaking). The speech was given privately and under no restrictions. And everything went as well as could be expected. Until now.
Apparently, since that time, my Mother-in-Law has been harboring some resentments about that day.
Now, I am not denying that I was blunt. In fact, I surprised myself.
But now here's the crux of the biscuit. Unless I write a letter of apology, to her, I can't expect to spend Xmas at their place. Which is fine by me, except for my wife and 8-year-old boy. They're used to going there.
Now I have to write a letter apologizing to her.
How should I phrase a letter of apology to someone that I absolutely abhor? I know I should be discreet, polite and diplomatic, but how far should I go without being completely honest?
Thanks for your attention.
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